Tuna Tartare in Crispy Wonton Cups

This recipe is featured in our April 2019 Food +Entertaining Article, Welcome A Vibrant Spring.

Tuna Tartare in Crispy Wonton Cups

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Course: Appetizers
Servings

24

wonton cups

For a more simple presentation, you can also serve bite-sized portions of the tuna tartare with a pre-made sesame dressing, as shown.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sushi grade tuna, bloodline removed and cut into a ¼-inch dice

  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

  • 1 teaspoon wasabi powder

  • 3 teaspoons jalapeno, minced

  • 1 cup seedless cucumber, cut into

  • ¼-inch dice

  • ¼ cup chives, minced

  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper

  • Crispy Wonton Cups (see recipe below)

  • Toasted sesame seeds and minced chives for garnish (optional)

  • Crispy Wonton Cups
  • 24 wonton wrappers

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir gently to combine.
  • To assemble, spoon tartare into cooled wonton cups. Top with sesame seeds and minced chives to serve.
  • Crispy Wonton Cups
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  • Whisk the oils together and lightly brush oil on one side of each wonton wrapper with a pastry brush, covering completely. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place each wonton wrapper, oiled side up, into the prepared muffin tin. Gently push each wrapper in to form a cup (the edges will hang over the sides).
  • Bake for 6–8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and cool to room temperature.

Notes